SkySafari Lite (iOS) free for limited time

[mprenzler (Michael)]

Hi All,

I just noticed today that SkySafari (the basic version) for IPad is free until the 28th July.

Cheers,

Michael

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Thanks for the heads up Michael.

Get it while it's free everyone - it's the best of its kind on iOS without a doubt.

[HCR32 (Peter)]

If anyone gets this program and is thinking of upgrading to the full versions, without a doubt it is the best program to use as a goto database for your mount. Only thing is you need to buy a sky wire for connectivity but once you all connected the interface is perfect for people who don't really know the night sky all that well. I live it!

[Colin_Fraser]

Well spotted Michael

I had heard of SkySafari before but never bothered with it because I only have an iPod touch and thought "just a gimmick"
Downloaded it today and wow, magnificent. Its perfect for my needs.
I will now download SkySafari 3 Plus. I reckon it's well worth the $15

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Originally Posted by HCR32

If anyone gets this program and is thinking of upgrading to the full versions, without a doubt it is the best program to use as a goto database for your mount. Only thing is you need to buy a sky wire for connectivity but once you all connected the interface is perfect for people who don't really know the night sky all that well. I live it!

Not sure if the lite/free version supports GOTO. Thought it was only the Plus or Pro versions?

[mprenzler (Michael)]

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Not sure if the lite/free version supports GOTO. Thought it was only the Plus or Pro versions?

According to their website only Pro and Plus support telescope control.

Cheers,

M

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by Colin_Fraser

I had heard of SkySafari before but never bothered with it because I only have an iPod touch and thought "just a gimmick"

It's a common misconception, and I wonder how many astronomers have thought the same and simply not bothered to give it a try. Glad to see you on board

[HCR32 (Peter)]

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Not sure if the lite/free version supports GOTO. Thought it was only the Plus or Pro versions?

I know. The lite version doesnt support goto, to be clearer I should have said if you like the lite version have no fear the full versions are great for goto with your mounts.

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

It's a common misconception, and I wonder how many astronomers have thought the same and simply not bothered to give it a try.

Exactly Chis, I think from memory I bought the Pro version while it was on special, I think it was from a heads-up from here.

Love it, so handy.

[HCR32 (Peter)]

Originally Posted by RB

Exactly Chis, I think from memory I bought the Pro version while it was on special, I think it was from a heads-up from here.

Love it, so handy.

Yeah I did the same thing. Cant remember how much I paid for the pro version but money well spent. I love the double star database and the ability to have endless amount of information at your finger tips on the objects you want to goto.

[Osirisra (Ken)]

I swear by Skysafari, got it on my Ipad and Iphone.

[lacad01 (Adam)]

Thanks for the heads up. Been using SkySafari on my Macbook for past couple months and it's a fantastic product

[Colin_Fraser]

After trying the free version and loving it, I decided to buy the Plus version for $15.
When I tried to download it, they told me I had already purchased it
Checked the ipod and sure enough, it was the plus version that was free, complete with telescope controls (not that I need that feature)
What a bonus

[2stroke (Jay)]

Originally Posted by Colin_Fraser

After trying the free version and loving it, I decided to buy the Plus version for $15.
When I tried to download it, they told me I had already purchased it
Checked the ipod and sure enough, it was the plus version that was free, complete with telescope controls (not that I need that feature)
What a bonus

Are you sure about that? lol will be checking that out